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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Union Health Minister Shri Mansukh Mandaviya reviews COVID-19 response in Assam with Health Ministers of North Eastern States
Central Government allocates Rs. 1,352.92 crore to North East under Emergency COVID Response Package - II : Mansukh Mandaviya
Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Shri Mansukh Mandaviya chaired a review meeting on Public Health Response to COVID-19 with the Health Ministers of Northeast States in Assam today. The Minister arrived in Assam with a Central Team to review the COVID-19 situation in the region.
The Minister announced a special package of Rs 1,352.92 crores for Northeastern States to strengthen its health infrastructure to fight the pandemic effectively. Utilising this fund the states can enhance the health facilities to combat the pandemic more aggressively, the minister said.
The minister also said that this fund will assist the States to procure medicines, keep buffer stock, for keeping adequate stock of oxygen and creation of sufficient numbers of beds in hospitals at district and local levels including beds for ICUs. The Minister assured that Centre will ensure regular supply of vaccines to the States of Northeast so that maximum number of people are vaccinated within the next few months.
The Union Health Minister also informed that in-depth discussions were held during the review meeting where State Health Ministers offered their suggestions to combat the pandemic better in this region and to achieve vaccination for their people at the shortest possible time. The Minister appreciated the State governments of the Northeast States for their efforts for controlling the spread of the pandemic during the period when this region was hit by the second wave. While enquired about the possible threat of third wave in the Northeast region, the Minister was hopeful that the State governments are fully prepared and are equipped to thwart the possible third wave in this region. The Minister also informed that Centre has been constantly monitoring the situation of Covid in this region and is committed to provide all necessary assistance to all the States to tackle the pandemic better.
In today’s meeting the Health Minister of Assam Shri Keshav Mahanta and Ministers from other States of Northeast gave an overview of Covid situation and their strategies to combat the pandemic in their respective states through brief presentations. Health Ministers of Sikkim, Mizoram and Nagaland were present in today’s deliberation, while Education and Law Minister of Tripura and Adviser of Chief Minister, Manipur represented their respective States in the review meeting. Senior officials of the State Government and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare were present in the meeting.
Ministry of Finance
Third Infrastructure Working Group Meeting to take place in Rishikesh from June 26-28, 2023
The third G20 Infrastructure Working Group  meeting under G20 Indian Presidency is scheduled to take place in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, from 26th to 28th June 2023. Total 63 delegates from G20 member countries, invitee countries, and international organisations will participate in the meeting to further the discussions on the 2023 Infrastructure Agenda under the Indian G20 Presidency and follow up on the discussions held during the second IWG meeting held in March 2023 in Visakhapatnam.
The G20 Infrastructure Working Group deliberates on various aspects of infrastructure investments, including developing infrastructure as an asset class, promoting quality infrastructure investment, and identifying innovative instruments for mobilizing financial resources for infrastructure investment. The outcomes of the Infrastructure Working Group feed into the G20 Finance Track priorities and promote Infrastructure Development.
In the third IWG meeting, substantive progress will be discussed towards the various workstreams of the 2023 Infrastructure Agenda. The flagship priority to be discussed in this meeting is “Financing Cities of Tomorrow: Inclusive, Resilient and Sustainable”, along with other priorities.
During the three-day meetings, various official meetings and cultural programmes have been planned for the delegates. In addition to the formal discussions, the delegates will experience Rishikesh’s rich culture and beautiful landscapes. The Presidency has also arranged an excursion for the delegates on the afternoon of 28th June.
On the sidelines of the IWG meetings, two side events have also been planned. On 26th June, the “High-Level Seminar on Roadmap to Sustainable Cities” is being organized in partnership with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. The discussions across the three sessions will allow G20 decision-makers to hear key challenges, from climate change to infrastructure resiliency, fast urbanization, and inclusiveness, along with exploring the role of technology, Infratech and digitization. The delegates will also learn from a unique perspective in launching one of the world’s most ambitious new city developmentNUSANTARA in Indonesia. Many International and national experts are joining the discussion.
On 27th June, “A Roundtable on Making India an MRO Hub” is scheduled with an agenda to discuss opportunities that India has to offer in the MRO space.
The delegates will also be hosted for “Ratri Bhoj Par Samvad’  to provide an opportunity to enjoy the rich cultural heritage of Uttarakhand and relish the local cuisines. The Presidency has also planned a “Yoga Retreat” on 26th June 2023 for the delegates to experience.
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1.
|Framework of Understanding on Cooperation in the Hydrocarbon Sector
||High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh
||Additional Secretary , Energy and Mineral Resources Division
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|MoU regarding Indian Grant Assistance for Implementation of High Impact Community Development Projects through Local Bodies and other Public Sector Institutions
||High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh
||Secretary, Economic Relations Division
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3.
|Protocol on Transboundary Elephant Conservation
||High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh
||Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
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4.
|MoU for Supply of Equipment & Improvement of Garbage/Solid Waste Disposal Ground at Lamchori Area for Barishal City Corporation
||High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh
||a. Secretary, Economic Relations Division
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b. Mayor, Barishal City Corporation
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5.
|MoU on Cooperation in the field of Agriculture
||High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh
||Executive Chairman, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council
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6.
|MoU between Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Memorial Museum, Dhaka, Bangladesh and the National Museum, New Delhi, India
||High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh
||Curator, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Memorial Museum, Dhaka
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|Terms of Reference of India-Bangladesh CEO’s Forum
||Commerce Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
||Secretary, Ministry of Commerce
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Prime Minister's Office
India stands with the people of Manipur: PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, speaking from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of 77th Independence day today, said that India stands with the people of Manipur and expressed confidence that there shall be a peaceful resolution of the problems there.
He said that there has been a period of unrest and violence in Manipur and news of attacks on the dignity of women, he noted that people of Manipur are maintaining peace for sometime and asked that the process of peace be carried forward. “The state and the central government are working together to solve those problems and will continue to do so”, he said.
Finance Commission
15th Finance Commission Meets Representative of PRIs of Punjab
The 15th Finance Commission headed by Chairman Shri N K Singh, met with over 25 representatives of various Panchayati Raj Institutions  in its first meeting during the 3 day visit to Punjab. The Commission had detailed discussion with the representatives and the State Government Officers.
Status as provided by Punjab on 3Funds Functions and Functionaries :
❖ Punjab Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 is the act provisioning for local self-governance for PRIs
❖ Recommendations of 5th State Finance Commission  Report are currently in force: It recommended 4% share of net proceeds of all state taxes.
❖ Only 13 functions out of 29 envisaged in the Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution devolved to PRIs
❖ Elections for Panchayats were last held in December 2018.
❖ Number of local bodies at each level of PRI is as below:
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PRI
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Number of Local Bodies
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Population as per Census 2011
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Gram Panchayat
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13215
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1,73,44,192
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Panchayat Samiti
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150
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Zila Parishad
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22
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Revenue Sources of PRI’s- Provided by the State
❖ Revenue of Panchayats from its own taxes is almost negligible, around 0.11% of total revenue during 2011-12. This became nil after 2015-16.
❖ Non-tax revenue of Gram Panchayats also reduced from ~26% in 2011-12 to ~19% during 2016-17.
❖ Major source of revenue of the Gram Panchayats is grants from the State/Central Government.
❖ Own revenue of Panchayat Samitis as share of total revenue varied between 40% and 56% during 2011-12 to 2016-17.
❖ Share of own revenue of ZPs to total revenue varied between 1% and 4% during 2011-12 to 2016-17.
❖ Some ZPs have constructed buildings, which generate some revenue in the form of lease money.
According to Pr. AG Punjab, following are the issues pertaining to accounting of PRI
❖ Accounts from the year 2011-12 to 2017-18 are in arrears.
❖ In case of PRI’s, there is no process of consolidation of accounts at different levels .
❖ Model Accounting System  for PRIs are yet to be followed
XIV –FC Devolution to the State
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Grants
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All States
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Punjab 
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Grants to Punjab as a % to Total Grants
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Basic Grant
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180263
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3682
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2.04%
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Performance Grant
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20029
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409
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2.04%
(Key Observations of 5th SFC
❖ 5th SFC recommended 4% of the Net total tax revenue of the state  to be devolved to local bodies.
❖ It recommended that apart from the 14th FC grants to Gram Panchayats only, the other two levels of PRIs, i.e., Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishads shall be given an annual grant of Rs. 1 crore. The Commission also recommended performance grants.
❖ PRIs were not able to collect and maintain good quality data as a result of which many Panchayats were ineligible for Performance grants as recommended by XIV -FC
Prime Minister's Office
PM lauds people of India for achieving over $750 Billion exports in 75th year of India’s independence
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has lauded the people of India for achieving over $750 Billion exports in 75th year of India’s independence.
Sharing a tweet by Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal informing about the feat of achieving over $750 Billion exports in 75th year of India’s independence, the Prime Minister tweeted:
“Compliments to the people of India for this feat.
This is the spirit which will make India Aatmanirbhar in the times to come.”
PIB Headquarters
PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- 213.72 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- 19,93,670 doses administered in last 24 hours
- India's Active caseload currently stands at 52,336
- Active cases stand at 0.12%
- Recovery Rate currently at 98.69%
- 6,032 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,38,86,496
- 4,417 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
- Daily positivity rate 
- Weekly Positivity Rate 
- 88.77 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 3,67,490 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
#Unite2FightCorona #IndiaFightsCoron
Press Information Bureau
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Government of India
Department of Space
Launch of Satellites
ISRO is planning to launch more state-of-the-art satellites in the near future encompassing, optical remote sensing, microwave remote sensing, Infra Red remote sensing . Also making scientific missions to moon and the communication satellites to provide high throughput communication links as well as Direct To Home  applications. These satellites will address various user requirements.
These satellites will be realized and launched by the coming three years.
The details of the financial allocations are as following:
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Sl. No.
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Programme
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BE 2018-19
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1.
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Communication Satellites
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403.10
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2.
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Earth Observation Systems
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510.35
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3.
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Satellite Navigation
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50.00
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Space Science & Planetary Exploration
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214.10
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Total
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1177.55
The proposed satellites will provide better Earth imaging with day and night capabilities, improved weather predictions, better handling of disaster situations, facilitate navigational applications and will also improve communication connectivity.
This information was provided by the Union Minister of State  Development of North-Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
Mr. Ross McInnes, Group Chairman of SAFRAN calls on PM
Mr. Ross McInnes, the Group Chairman of SAFRAN had called on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi yesterday.
The Prime Minister’s Office tweeted:
“Yesterday, Mr. Ross McInnes, the Group Chairman of SAFRAN called on the PM Narendra Modi. Fast growing Indian aviation market provides immense scope for companies working in this sector. They also discussed technological partnership with Safran in defence and space.”
Ministry of Power
NTPC delivers electrifying performance registering growth of 11.6% to 295.4 BU
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- NTPC generates 254.6 BU during Apr-Dec 2022, an increase of 16.1% over the previous year, on a standalone basis
- NTPC portrays phenomenal growth in captive coal production by achieving 14.6 MMT of production
- NTPC group installed capacity is 70824 MW
- The company cross 3 GW of Renewable capacity
NTPC, India's largest power generating company recorded a generation of 295.4 BU during Apr-Dec 2022, registering a growth of 11.6% compared to the same period, previous year. On a standalone basis, NTPC generated 254.6 BU during Apr-Dec 2022, an increase of 16.1% over the previous year.
The coal plants registered a PLF of 73.7% for 9-months period in FY23 compared to 68.5% in FY22 for the same period. The stellar performance of NTPC is a testimony to the expertise of NTPC engineers, Operation & Maintenance practices, and NTPC systems.
Also, NTPC has portrayed a phenomenal growth in captive coal production by achieving 14.6 MMT of production, registering a growth of 51% vis-à-vis the previous year for the same period.
NTPC group installed capacity is 70824 MW. Recently, the company has crossed 3 GW of Renewable capacity.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
ACC Appointment
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Shri Vikas Swarup, IFS , High Commissioner in Ottawa as Secretary  in the Ministry of External Affairs with effect from 01.08.2019.
Prime Minister's Office
Press Release on Prime Minister’s meeting with President of France
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid an official visit to France on May 4, 2022 on his way back from the 2nd India-Nordic Summit in Copenhagen.
2. In Paris, Prime Minister met H.E. Mr. Emmanuel Macron, President of France, in one-on-one and delegation level formats. The two leaders held discussions on the entire range of bilateral issues, including cooperation in defence, space, blue economy, civil nuclear and people-to-people ties.
3. The two leaders also took stock of the regional and global security outlook and discussed ways to work together in making the India- France Strategic Partnership a force for global good. Prime Minister’s visit to France displayed the strong friendship and goodwill not only between the two countries but also between the two leaders.
4. Prime Minister invited President Macron to visit India at the earliest opportunity.
5. A Joint Statement was issued after the talks, which may be seen here.
Ministry of Communications
Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign: Post Offices to remain open on all days including on holidays till Independence Day
Purchase Tiranga from your nearest post office and participate in Har Ghar Tiranga campaign
Various initiatives undertaken by Maharashtra circle to enlighten public on importance of Har Ghar Tiranga campaign
To facilitate the sale and distribution of National Flags under Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign, all Post Offices across the country will function all days up to Independence Day 2022, including on holidays.
All delivery Post Offices and other important post offices, across the country will be functional to the extent for supporting this public campaign.
Special arrangements will be made for the sale of National Flags on public holidays i.e. on 7th, 9th and 14th August 2022 through at least one counter at Post Offices. Special arrangements will also be made for the delivery of the National Flags in all delivery Post Offices.
In Maharashtra circle alone, National Flags have been supplied to 10,939 post offices for sale. More than six lakhs eighteen thousand flags have been supplied to Post offices, of which more than two lakh eighty-six thousand flags have already been sold. Post Offices in Left Wing Extremist affected areas in Maharashtra have also engaged in the sale of Tirangas.
To encourage people to participate in the campaign, banners and selfie boards related to Har Ghar Tiranga campaign have been installed in various post offices. The Maharashtra Circle Division has organized 24 prabhat pheri in different locations in Maharashtra and Goa to enlighten the public on the importance of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Rajya Sabha Passes The Code on Wages Bill, 2019
Rajya Sabha passed The Code on Wages Bill, 2019 today after due consideration and discussion. Lok Sabha has already passed the bill on July 30, 2019. The Bill will become an Act after Presidential assent.
It will be the first Code to become an Act out of the four Codes: Code on Wages; Industrial Relations; Social Security and Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions which Ministry of Labour and Employment has formulated. Ministry aims to simplify, rationalise and amalgamate various labour laws into four Labour Codes in line with the recommendations of second National Commission on Labour. One more Code on Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions has also been introduced in Lok Sabha.
Speaking during the discussion in the Rajya Sabha the Minister of State  for Labour and Employment Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar said that Code on Wages is a historic bill which will ensure statutory protection for minimum wages and timely payment of wages to approximately 50 crore workers of organized as well as unorganized sector. The Minister responded to the debate in detail and thanked all the respected members for cooperation in passing the Bill. He further said, to do away with regional imbalances and wage variations, a floor wage will be determined by a Tripartite Committee. The Committee will comprise of representatives of Trade Unions, Employers Organizations and State Governments. Committee can also form Technical Committee if required. Shri Gangwar said that Code on Wages will prove to be a milestone as it will promote respectful life to every worker of the country.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Cabinet approves Aircraft  Bill, 2019
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval to introduce the Aircraft  Bill, 2019 for carrying out the amendments to the Aircraft Act, 1934 . The Bill will now be introduced in the Parliament.
The Bill enhances the maximum limit of fine from the existing Rs. 10 lakhs to Rs. One Crore. It also enlarges the scope of the existing Act to include regulation of all areas of Air Navigation.
The amendments would fulfil the requirements of International Civil Aviation Organisation . This will enable the three regulatory bodies in the Civil Aviation sector in India, namely Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Bureau of Civil Aviation Security and Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau to become more effective, which will lead to enhancement in the level of safety and security of aircraft operations in the country.
Prime Minister's Office
PM shares tweets by citizens on 9 Years Of Modi Government
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared the tweets by citizens on 9 Years Of Modi Government highlighting what they have appreciated about the Government since 2014.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
“Since morning, I am seeing many Tweets on 9 Years Of Modi Government in which people are highlighting what they have appreciated about our Government since 2014. It is always humbling to receive such affection and it also gives me added strength to work even harder for the people.”
Sharing tweets by citizens, the Prime Minister said:
“We have covered much ground in the last 9 years and we want to do even more in the times to come so that we can build a strong and prosperous India in the Amrit Kaal.”
“Our accomplishments have been possible because the people of India have elected a stable government which has been able to deliver on key promises. This unparalleled support is a source of great strength.”
“The NDA Government has made numerous efforts to transform lives and add momentum to India’s development journey.”
“You have highlighted key infrastructure and ‘Ease of Living’ projects which have been very impactful at the grassroots level.”
“I am truly humbled to have got the opportunity to fulfil the aspirations of 140 crore Indians.”
Ministry of Defence
LIST OF HONORARY RANKS AWARDED ON THE OCCASION OF INDEPENDENCE DAY 2021
List of Honorary Commission  awarded on the occasion of Independence Day 2021 is enclosed.
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Ministry of Minority Affairs
Funds for Nai Roshni Scheme
Nai Roshni scheme aims to empower and enhance confidence in Minority women by providing knowledge, tool and techniques for Leadership Development of Women. It is a training programme conducted for the women belonging to minority community between the age group of 18 years to 65 years. The training modules cover areas related to Programmes for women, Health and Hygiene, Legal rights of women, Financial Literacy, Digital Literacy, Swachch Bharat, Life Skills, and Advocacy for Social and Behavioural changes. The scheme is being implemented through Programme Implementing Agencies . The PIAs provide hand-holding to all beneficiaries for a period of 12 months after the training.
Funds to the tune of Rs. 94.00 Crores have been allocated and Rs. 85.83 Crores have been sanctioned for Nai Roshni scheme for leadership development of minority women for the years from 2014-15 to 2020-21.
The total number of PIAs implementing the Nai Roshni Scheme for leadership development of Minority women in the country is 609.
Selection of the organizations under the scheme is done following a well-laid procedure to ensure that selected PIAs are highly motivated, dedicated and committed to the welfare of women. The PIAs should have registered office and must have undertaken at least one project exclusively for development of women. The PIAs having mandatory qualifications and essential requirements as per scheme guidelines, apply for implementing the project. All such PIAs are considered by the Sanctioning Committee of the Ministry and selected thereafter.
Scheme guidelines and other specific detailed information is available on the scheme web link at http://nairoshni-moma.gov.in.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Minority Affairs Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.